[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 176 (Tuesday, November 5, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 NATIONAL VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, veterans, meaning our veterans of war 
or veterans in uniform who have not been in a war environment, have a 
big impact on the American economy. There are 2.5 million veteran-owned 
businesses in the United States that account for more than $1.1 
trillion in revenue. In Iowa, there are 26,119 veteran-owned businesses 
that employ 51,801 people and bring in $10.9 million.
  Iowa is working hard to attract veterans and help them start and 
expand their businesses. I honor these hard-working entrepreneurs who 
have served our country by joining my colleagues in recognizing this 
week, the week of November 4, as National Veterans Small Business Week.
  I yield the floor.

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